“Don’t touch.. my husband’s on his way,” she protested, her words slurring together incoherently.

A surge of frustration and protectiveness coursed through Holden, causing him to hold her more firmly against him. He said sternly, “Stay still, or I might drop you!”

At his authoritative tone, Ariana quieted, her body becoming pliant in his arms.

Holden carried her outside, the refreshing night air enveloping them as they left the stifling bar. However, no sooner had they stepped out than he heard soft sobs coming from the woman nestled in his embrace.

Reaching his car and placing her in the passenger seat, Holden glanced down in surprise, gently brushing aside her disheveled hair to reveal tear tracks staining Ariana’s delicate cheeks.

Despite his intentions, his heart ached at the sight. He wiped away a stray tear with his thumb and inquired tenderly, “What’s troubling you? Why are you crying?”

Pouting, Ariana whimpered, “You. you raised your voice at me.

a moment to reflect

sniffles persisted, he conceded with an apologetic tone, “You’re right, I’m sorry. I shouldn’t have

she looked up at Holden with watery eyes. But a moment later, fresh tears welled up, and she cried

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You’ve finally

Holden could react, Ariana buried her face against his

so much,”

did you leave

in Holden, though he knew he had no right. Still,

only served to infuriate Holden further. Gently forcing Ariana to meet his gaze, he asserted firmly, “I am not Theodore. Look

at him, Ariana persisted,

just the same as you

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